I’ve read that book. Everyone should read that book. 170 years old and, well, nothing’s changed. ;-)
Yep, I first read the book during a layover weekend near a library in Kansas.
Looked for a long time trying to find a copy of it. When I did find a copy they wanted almost $60 for it. I passed.
Short while later I found it on http://www.gutenberg.org
There are some good books there. Even some good cook books.
Some things do not change with age.